Indian former cricketer Virender Sehwag strongly condemned Pakistan following a wave of drone and missile attacks that hit several areas in northern India on Friday. Strategic locations like Jammu, Pathankot, and Udhampur, including defense installations, were among the sites hit. The violence spilled into civilian areas, and the country was left in outrage and concern.
Dharamsala IPL Match Called Off Amid Security Threat
The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was brought to an abrupt stop. There was a power outage at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, and the match was officially abandoned with security issues being the main reason.
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Sehwag Blames Pakistan For Protecting Terrorists
Sehwag hopped onto social media platform X to lash out at Pakistan's aggressive behavior, implying that Pakistan's intention was to protect its terror networks. His post echoed the rising feeling of frustration and annoyance among Indian citizens.
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IPL Governing Council Gives Primacy To Safety
Devajit Saikia of the IPL Governing Council released a statement about the match's cancellation. He reiterated that the security of players, officials, and spectators was still the number one priority in the face of the changing security scenario.
Stadium Evacuated Under Close Surveillance
With the threat level heightened, spectators within the stadium were evacuated peacefully in the presence of security officials. Footage of the stadium presented empty stands as well as an orderly but watchful evacuation operation, a mirror to the seriousness of the time.